Lipscomb Academy, Assistant Head of Upper School

About Lipscomb Academy

Lipscomb Academy is a Christ-centered college-preparatory community dedicated to academic excellence and spiritual formation. We prepare students for purposeful lives through rigorous academics character development and faith integration. Our faculty and staff model Christ-like professionalism and joy in their calling partnering with families to nurture every students growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a forward-thinking positive and relational Assistant Head of Upper School to join our high school leadership team. The Assistant Head of Upper School will work closely with the Head of Upper School to advance the schools mission support teachers in professional growth collaborate with the Dean of Students on student discipline and foster a vibrant Christ-centered school culture. This leader will also play a key role in extracurricular programming and serve as a Christian mentor to both students and staff.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with the Head of Upper School to implement school-wide initiatives support instructional excellence and advance strategic goals.
• Observe classroom instruction and evaluate teacher performance using the NIET (National Institute for Excellence in Teaching) rubric providing actionable feedback and supporting professional growth.
• Partner with teachers to provide ongoing coaching professional development and support for instructional best practices.
• Plan lead and attend teacher training sessions ensuring alignment with school mission and academic standards.
• Work with the Dean of Students to address student discipline matters with fairness consistency and as needed restorative approaches.
• Attend and supervise extracurricular events to foster school spirit and positive student engagement.
• Build strong relationships with students families and staff modeling a Christ-like attitude and servant leadership.
• Support a safe orderly and inclusive school environment where every student is known and valued.
• Serve as a visible presence throughout the school day and at key school events.
• Mentor teachers and students in faith character and service integrating a biblical worldview into daily interactions and decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous school improvement through data-informed decision-making and innovative thinking.
• Manage the annual textbook and instructional materials cycle by working with department chairs to forecast needs align selections with curriculum updates place publisher orders and ensure on-time delivery.

What You Bring

• A deep commitment to Christian mission and the ability to model and mentor faith and character.
• Bachelors degree in Education or related field (Masters in Educational Leadership or Administration preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership teacher coaching and/or professional development.
• Experience with classroom observation and teacher evaluation preferably using the NIET rubric or a comparable framework.
• Strong understanding of student discipline restorative practices and positive school culture.
• Excellent communication collaboration and organizational skills.
• A positive forward-thinking attitude with a passion for supporting teachers and students.
• Experience in supervising extracurricular activities is preferred.
• Proficiency with educational technology and data-driven school improvement.
• Strong project management skills to execute various projects within the upper school.

Join Us

If you are a Christ-centered leader who thrives in a collaborative mission-driven environment and is passionate about supporting teachers students and school culture we invite you to apply for this impactful leadership role at Lipscomb Academy High School.

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